Thanks to everyone who attended our dad's celebration last weekend. We know he was there in spirit and loved seeing us all together. It was wonderful to see everyone and the love in the room was palpable. You are all incredible - thank you!

"So hard to believe you've been gone a year, dad. We've missed you so much at every holiday, every birthday, every day. You were the best and I promise that Ry will know all about the wonderful papa you were. Please continue to watch over all of us. Love you more than anything and miss you more than that :( ... xoxo"

"Good morning Daddy. Just went thru our first Christmas without you but honored you by playing your marble game. I know you were there watching us. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you and mom. Til we meet again! Xoxo Linda"

"Good morning Dad! Just wanted to tell you that I miss you something fierce! I have been thinking of you constantly. Not a day goes by with me wanting to share something with you and realize that I can't do that anymore. Loving and missing you!! Linda"

"Grampie, I can't tell you how much I wish I could have seen you one more time before your passing. Somehow in my heart I thought you would always be there. I remember the Donald Duck voice I remember "the sauce" and most of all I remember your smile. I love you Grampie. Until we meet again at heavens gates I will keep you close to my heart. May God bless everyone who loved and will miss you so much."

"Mr. Lamonte was one of the kindest gentleman I have ever met... always had something nice to say in his soft spoken manner... beautiful smile and lots of love for his family... I know you are an angel in Heaven now and we will all meet again one day..."

"I love you papa! your were the most happy, tough, healthy man and im gonna get a tattoo to symbolize how amazing of a person you were an i made a picture for you thats gonna be at your celebration of life! love youu so much papa, see you when i get up there! <3"

"Your sweet gentle spirit will never be forgotten! I will forever remember your kindness to my son Angelo. In my lifetime I have only met one other kind sweet spirited gentleman. You are a Special sweet Angel watching over all that You Love! May your spirit soar, kind gentle man! Love You!"